ASEAN Industry Architect Lead - FSI (Malaysia)

Microsoft Corporation; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking an ASEAN Industry Architect Lead in Kuala Lumpur to drive AI transformation in the financial services sector. The role involves collaborating with customers to develop technology strategies that align with their business goals and leveraging Microsoft’s extensive product portfolio. Ideal candidates will possess deep industry knowledge and proven track records in accelerating business growth through innovative solutions.

Benefits

Industry leading healthcare

Educational resources

Discounts on products and services

Savings and investments

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in AI, Security, and technology platforms.
• Strong understanding of financial services industry.
• Proven ability to drive technology initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Document and articulate customer business objectives and strategies.
• Lead AI and Security strategy development.
• Drive Microsoft business growth through partner co-sell motions.
• Challenge customers’ assumptions to align technology with business outcomes.

Skills

AI technology strategy

Industry expertise

Technical solution innovation

Customer relationships

Strategic partnership development

Job description

Overview

ASEAN Industry Architect Lead - FSI (Malaysia)

Microsoft’s Enterprise Account Team focuses on empowering customers on their AI Transformation journey. This team is responsible for envisioning new possibilities for our customers, delivering solutions that result in targeted business outcomes and driving revenue growth for Microsoft.

This opportunity involves working at the intersection of business and technology, with the opportunity to accelerate your career growth, develop deep technology acumen & engage on large strategic customer partnerships. This role will have a heavy focus on accelerating growth in the Financial Services industry, across banking, capital markets, insurance as well as Fintech organisations.

As an Enterprise Account Technology Strategist, you will have the opportunity to design and drive leading edge technology initiatives in partnership with your customers, both supporting your customers’ desired business outcomes and achieving Microsoft’s business objectives. Paired with an Enterprise Account Executive, leveraging your large, multi-functional v-team across the breadth of the Microsoft product portfolio and the vast catalog of Microsoft Partner offerings, you will build and grow your network of technology executives within your customers and bring industry-relevant solutions to help the customers adopt and embrace AI technologies.

With a proven history of innovating technical solutions to achieve customers’ business objectives and achieving account growth targets, this role will give you the opportunity to combine your technology and industry knowledge to deliver on AI solutions to accelerate your customers’ AI vision and to ultimately become their trusted technology advisor.

Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.

Responsibilities

• Customer AI and Security Strategy Leadership - Document and articulate the customer’s business objectives, technology landscape and AI and Security strategy.
• Technology Relevant Trusted Seller - Drive Microsoft Business growth including partner co-sell motions and governance around consumption and intent to use
• Technology Leadership across Solution Areas - Lead AI, (including data and migration) and Security, conversations across the rooms of the house showcasing how they align to the customers business priorities.
• Industry Knowledge – Apply expertise in customer businesses, technology platforms and industry to build AI technology strategy with the customer that is aligned to business outcomes. Challenge customers’ assumptions with constructive dialogue about their business and technology.
• Applies expertise (deep expertise across few accounts or broad expertise across many accounts) and thought leadership to identify and inform the development of the right Industry Sales Kits and industry partners within the customer\'s vertical industry.
• Articulates and understands specific industry-related market trends, as well as customer threats, opportunities, and barriers to growth as they relate to the customer\'s broader industry.

Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work.

Benefits

• Industry leading healthcare
• Educational resources
• Discounts on products and services
• Savings and investments
• Maternity and paternity leave
• Generous time away
• Giving programs
• Opportunities to network and connect

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.